Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is one of the oldest surviving cities in the world. Planning, construction and introduction of new structures in an ancient dwelling is a challenging task.
As an immediate response to COVID-19, several smart cities leveraged smart solutions and facilities that were implemented as part of the 100 smart cities programme. Deloitte, in its recent report, “India Smart Cities’ COVID-19 Response”, highlights that the tactical use of Integrated Command a..
COVID-19 has impelled India’s smart cities mission to become more pandemic-ready, with key learnings for the future.
Guwahati Smart City has invited bids for an integrated command and control centre (ICCC). The scope of work involves selection of system integrator for implementation of ICCC, ITMS, and city surveillance system at Guwahati in the Kamrup district of Assam, on a design, supply, implementation and O&M ..
Chandigarh Smart City has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics for implementation of an ICCC. The contract includes civil construction of the complex, including buildings for ICCC, SCADA systems of all utility services, and a police command centre.
Srinagar Smart City’s board of directors, have approved several new projects, including establishment of an ICCC for public services delivery at HMT, an emergency operations centre including a city-wide CCTV surveillance system, smart power and water metering, smart street vendor market zone near ..
The smart cities of Pune, Surat, Bengaluru and Tumakuru are using the integrated data dashboards developed by data analysts, and data experts working with their ICCCs – also functioning as COVID-19 war rooms – to provide up-to-date information about the status of Coronavirus in different adminis..
The War Room leverages technology and uses data tracking for effective decision-making.
The Smart Cities Mission’s integrated data dashboards are being used at ICCCs.
The capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Kavaratti is well-known for its pristine white sand beaches and calm lagoons. This island city, with a population of just about 12,000 people, was selected in Round 4 of the Government’s smart cities mission.